Mindful Security.

Fearless Careers.

Punk Rock Passion.

Welcome to Vigilant Violet, where the rebellious spirit of punk meets mindfulness principles to redefine the cybersecurity landscape.

Find your right path with Vigilant Violet as your guide

You can find your own right path in infosec with confidence, strategic insight, a fearless attitude, and an action plan that aligns with your goals.

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As Rebel-in-Charge at Vigilant Violet, Jess Vachon (she/her) provides top-tier information security consulting and career coaching for aspiring and established cyber security professionals.

She has 20+ years in the field and is passionate about supporting future generations in creating a safer, more secure digital world for us all.

Jess is a regular public speaker on all things infosec for large corporate and private tech conferences. She also often lends her deep info security industry knowledge and expertise to teams and organizations large and small, always with a vision to challenge the status quo and create a safer digital future without leaving anyone at-risk or behind in the process.

Through her unique approach, Jess empowers individuals to take mindful, intentional actions to advance and optimize their professional cyber careers.

She helps cyber professionals lead their own lives without causing harm to others along the way.

What clients say about working with Jess

  • "Jess is a supportive and incredibly knowledgeable mentor. Her compassionate leadership style allowed me to find my footing in cybersecurity and feel confident in my abilities!"

    ~Julia Angelini (she/her)

  • "Jess provided me with real-world examples, conversations about the business, and practical advice. She was always there with honesty, compassion, and encouragement... made me feel that there was a spot for me at the table."

    ~Anthony Merles (he/him)

Break through barriers,
supercharge your career

Whether you are looking for support on your next big career move or browsing for inspiration on how to create safer cyberspaces in general, Vigilant Violet is here for it!

You're also invited to discover more through the Vigilant Violet podcast, Voices of the Vigilant, where you'll find inspiring human stories from the frontlines of the cyber industry.

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